国内英语资讯:China, Germany pledge to forge closer innovative partnership_时事

国内英语资讯:China, Germany pledge to forge closer innovative partnership

He suggested that the innovation cooperation between the two nations should be market-oriented and encouraged the two sides to explore new models for commercial development.

He also called on the two sides to accelerate applied research and technology transformation and strengthen cooperation on technology research and development as well as manufacturing sector.

China is willing to learn from Germany its experience in fundamental research, he said, adding that China encourages deepened cooperation between their universities and institutions, so as to create a host of heavyweight research accomplishments in cutting-edge sectors, said the premier.

In his speech, Li also encouraged innovation by small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and suggested the establishment of a governmental-level mechanism to serve the cooperation between SMEs of the two countries.

China and Germany are both active players of economic globalization, he said, urging the two sides to create a free and open environment for trade and investment.

He also called on the two countries to promote two-way opening-up and create a more convenient and fair environment for bilateral innovation cooperation.

The premier encouraged the two sides to step up the exchanges between their students and scientists and wished the first innovation and entrepreneurship week for youth from China and Germany a success.

China strictly protects the intellectual property rights of enterprises in bilateral innovation cooperation and does not require mandatory technology transfer, he said, welcoming German companies to explore China's new energy vehicles markets.